Catalog, Telephone Renewal, Event Calendar, and Database Downtime: Beginning at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13, we will be performing an update to the online catalog. During this time, you will not be able to use the online catalog, telephone renewal, event calendar, or online databases. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The South Trail branch of the Orange County Library System will be hosting the traveling exhibit "Explore Tech: Engineers Make a World of Difference." The exhibit will be at South Trail from November 2, 2016 - January 6, 2017. South Trail was one of 14 libraries selected to host this traveling exhibit. In partnership with the National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL) at the Space Science Institute (SCI), the Lunar & Planetary Institute (LPI), and the Afterschool Alliance, the American Library Association Public Programs Office this exhibit is awarded to groups underrepresented in STEM fields. This exhibit shows how engineering provides solutions to better meet human needs and develops sustainable innovations for the future, and how engineers create new technologies to solve problems. This exhibit contains three areas: A. Engineering: Past, Present, and Future, B. High Tech/Low Tech, and C. Power Up! Creating a Sustainable Energy Future.

Learn to drive a Hydraulic Excavator in lifelike construction site conditions. Practice digging trenches and driving with realistic controls. Instruction will cover the use of the equipment and software. After completing the instruction take an assessment that will allow you to reserve the Hydraulic Excavator simulator during scheduled lab time. ASSESSMENT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT: To register for this orientation and/or assessment, cardholders must attend the General Orientation for the Melrose Center and must be at least 15 years of age. Children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (18+ years of age). You must be present at the scheduled start time to be admitted. #tic101 #simtic

Designed especially for infants from birth – 18 months, Tiny Tales lasts approximately 15 minutes. The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce very young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together.

Take the fashion world by storm! We will teach you everything you need to know to start sewing like a pro. Learn to sew lounge shorts from start to finish using professional patterns, fabric of your choice and professional sewing machines in this 5-day camp. Each session will be 2 hours. Students are required to wear closed-toe shoes to this camp. Supported by the City of Orlando Mayor's Matching Grant. Project: Shorts Day 1: Sewing safety and using the sewing machine. Day 2: Fabric and reading a professional pattern. Day 3: Sewing seams of shorts. Day 4: Finishing hems and waistbands. Day 5: Embellishing your shorts and fashion show. Registration is required with a Library card in good standing. Seats are limited, so register today! To register, please call us at 407.835.7323 or visit any of our locations in person. #teens #sewing #tween

Discover the magic of live sound. Use a live mixer, microphones and speakers to record, mix and playback audio. Learn to route an audio signal from a microphone through the mixer to speakers or a USB flash drive., Required Skills:, Understanding of basic microphone theory and terminology, including transducer types and polar patterns. Ability to set up and tear down microphones and equipment., Recommended Prerequisites:, Microphone Theory Levels 1 and 2, Fundamentals of Sound for Audio Engineering, Recommended Audience:, Adults #tic101 #audiotic

Experience the potential of this inexpensive and accessible tool. Learn how to program an Arduino to customize control of electronic components, such as LEDs, sensors, and buttons. Learn the basics of blinking LEDs, and using buttons and knobs as input controls. Required Skills: Basic Computer Skills, Experience with Windows Operating System. #tic101 #fabtic

Designed especially for toddlers 18 months – 3 years, Toddler Time lasts approximately 20 minutes. The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group.

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